Whenever I see Brussels sprouts on the menu, I cringe. But for some reason they are a holiday favorite. No one has ever cooked a sprout I’ve enjoyed eating. Why do people insist on serving them? It reminds me of being a child and seeing something disgusting on your plate that your parents insist you [...]
FEATURING: Executive Chef Dana Rodriquez, Bistro Vendome, Denver. One of my favorite memories is walking the streets of Paris for the first time. (Four days of bliss.) The streets were narrow and the cobblestone alleys heavily rutted. The buildings were ancient and ornate with balconies trimmed in frilly ironwork. The air was filled with smells [...]
IF ONLY REMBRANDT had a Kumato, he might have painted this darkly luscious tomato on a recycled canvas, rolled it up like a scroll and tried to sell it to one of his patrons. They are grown in The Netherlands and the Mediterranean, so it’s possible he enjoyed them too. Perhaps it is one of [...]
Raw radish isn’t for everyone. You have to enjoy a little heat and a lot of crunch. It can be a fun addition to a buffalo burger, or sandwiches or served as a side dish. Black Radish Slaws Base: 175 g (6 ounces) black radish, skin on, julienned 175 g (6 ounces) red radish, skin [...]
There is art growing underground, just beneath our feet. We tread on it – sometimes paying it no heed. It’s all in how you look at it, if you are willing to take the time to look. Even dirt can be beautiful. One of my joys is walking into a grocery store that treats its [...]
Get ready for summer entertaining with this elegant but simple dessert. A pavlova is the product of egg whites whipped with sugar into a cloud of creamy white indulgence. Bake in the over to create a crisp exterior yet a chewy center. You can create one large meringue disk or use a piping bag to [...]
Shopping for seeds is like shopping for shoes. You can’t just stop with one pair. There are styles and colors that tempt you for every occasion and you think you MUST have them all. It appears the same is true when it comes to garden seeds. Who can be satisfied with just an orange carrot [...]
Last week’s “Fºd by Degrees” story has turned into an A+ story. My Pavlova failed because I baked it at the wrong temperature (Cº v. Fº). You’ve seen the failure… I thought it only fair to share with you how beautiful it is when it is done right. What is so fabulous about this dessert [...]
The devil is in the details. Deviled eggs are an Easter, spring and summer party menu staple. But, sadly, not everyone makes a good deviled egg. We all start with the same familiar cardboard carton of a dozen eggs. It’s what we do with them after that can result in something beautiful… or something dreadful. [...]
Have you ever dined out and thought “I’d love to make that at home?” Deconstructing a restaurant recipe is easier than you might think. Unfortunately for my friends, I do this at every meal. I spend a few moments with my fork lifting everything, looking at the construction of it, and taking tiny tastes of [...]
Architecture and design aren’t restricted to the homes and offices in which we live and work. Color, texture, proportion and form all come into the design of a beautifully-plated dish. “Rooted in Color” was inspired by 303’s April Design Issue. The plate is the foundation; the main structure is a checkerboard pattern of red and [...]
Sometimes food should just be easy, simple, and uncomplicated. That’s why I love to grill indoors. Grilling adds a wonderful smokey flavor to foods and it cooks them quickly. All you need are quality vegetables and meats, lemon juice, olive oil, flakey salt and pepper and you can have a taste of summer no matter [...]
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